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Future Direct has successfully helped hundreds of people obtain their critical skills employment permits, general employment permits, stamp 1g extensions, and many other visa applications. Contact us now! Get in touch Want to get in touch? We'd love to hear from you. Here's how you can reach us. First name Last Name Email Phone Subject Tell us about your situation. Future Direct is committed to protecting your information. Your information will be used in accordance with the applicable data privacy law and our internal policy. View Privacy Policy Submit An error occurred. Try again later Thank You! You request has been sent! One of our team will get back to you shortly. Please complete the form below to contact us. Our immigration experts will provide you with the most appropriate advice for your circumstances. Talk to our Consultants +353 (01) 513 4085 Need help with your situation right now? Call us for a quick chat with one of our immigration experts. Contact Us via Email info@futuredirect.ie Please fill out the form below or email us directly at: Dublin Office 4-5, Burton Hall Rd, Sandyford, Dublin 18, D18 A094 Get in Touch +353 (01) 513 4085 Info@futuredirect.ie Opening Hours Mon - Fri 9am - 5:30pm Visits are by appointment only

Future Direct is Irish immigration Consultancy Professionals in Irish Immigration procedures for Employers and Individuals. Our services include employment, studying, citizenship, and family joining of an Irish resident. Irish Employment Permit & Immigration Specialists We specialise in Critical Skills Employment Permits, General Employment Permits, and Visa Applications. Our services enable businesses to hire non-EEA nationals and individuals to secure the Immigration status in Ireland. Talk to our Consultants +353 (01) 513 4085 We enable businesses to hire non-EU nationals by processing your work visa applications. Top Services: Trusted Partnership Registration Critical Skills Employment Permits General Employment Permits Visa Applications Learn more For Employers We provide advice and assistance to individuals with immigration support in Ireland. Top Services: Employment Permits Dependents/Spouses Visas Stamp 1G Extension Stamp 6 (Irish Citizenships) Learn more For Individuals Industry leaders spanning multiple fields in Ireland found success with our Immigration Services. Top Industries We Serve: Technology Healthcare Engineering Pharmaceutical Recruitment Financial Retail Hospitality Learn more Case Studies Our Services Initial Consultation Understand your business or personal needs, time constraints and requirements Prepare the Application Identify the suitable visa type and work with you to prepare the application and documents Submit for Approval Lodge the application for approval, including regular updates Immigration application procedures can be challenging and time-consuming. Future Direct is here to take stress out for you and deliver results in a professional and timely manner. We simplify the Immigration process for you Immigration application procedures can be challenging and time-consuming. Future Direct is here to take stress out for you and deliver results in a professional and timely manner. "In a short period of time, Future Direct was able to complete and submit my application. Answered all my questions and was always available to clear my queries." Arul Ashok Employment Permit "My 2nd experience with future Direct was a really good experience. They are so helpful, professional, available to answer questions and guided me throughout the process. My Critical skills application was granted without any hurdle. " Rasheed Employment Permit "I highly recommend Future Direct for any immigration related services. Dale and his team have helped throughout my Stamp 1 process and I have finally received the stamp approval." Salonee Visa Extension "Dale was excellent in his service and support. I'm extremely thrilled to have my visa extension done successfully by Future direct. He was helpful, always ready to answer my questions , prompt and efficient in his work." Shivani Herlekar Visa Extension Trusted by Thousands of Corporate and Individual Clients 4.9/5 by 300+ Reviews Talk to our Consultants First name Last Name Email Phone Subject Tell us about your situation. Submit Thank You! Your request has been sent! One of our team will get back to you shortly. An error occurred. Try again later By completing this form you agree to our Privacy Policy. Future Direct is committed to protecting your information. Your information will be used in accordance with the applicable data privacy law. View Privacy Policy Get in touch Call us at +353 (01) 513 4085 or send us your request by filling in this form. One of our consultants will reach out to you shortly. Keep up with Irish Employment Permits and Immigration UK's New Travel Rule from April 2025: Do You Need an ETA to Enter? 9 hours ago 3 min read Notice: Employment Permit Online System Upgrade & Downtime 6 days ago 1 min read The Benefits of Becoming an Irish Citizenship Apr 7 4 min read 1 2 3 4 5 Subscribe to our News and Updates Subscribe us to receive our latest immigration Updates and Exclusive Job Alerts. Email Address* Yes, subscribe me to your newsletter. Submit

If your Stamp 1G permission is about to expire, we can help you apply for a Stamp 1G Extension with a minimum period of 6 months. This will give you an extra period of time to find a job eligible for a Critical Skill Employment Permit or General Employment Permit to remain in Ireland. Future Direct has successfully helped hundreds of people extend their Stamp 1G permission. Contact us now. What is Stamp 1G? Stamp 1G Extension Visa Sponsorship Options after Stamp 1G €1,000 up to 24 months Renewal Fee First Application Fee Employment Permit Category €750 for 6 months or less General Employment Permit €500 for 6 months or less €1,500 up to 36 months Critical Skills Employment Permit €1,000 up to 24 months N/A Dependant / Partner / Spouse Employment Permit No fee No fee Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permit €500 for 6 months or less €1,000 up to 24 months €1,000 up to 24 months €500 for 6 months or less €1,500 up to 36 months Contract for Services Employment Permit €1,000 up to 24 months €500 for 6 months or less €750 for 6 months or less €1,500 up to 36 months Reactivation Employment Permit €1,000 up to 24 months €500 for 6 months or less €750 for 6 months or less €1,500 up to 36 months Sport and Cultural Employment Permit €1,000 up to 24 months €500 for 6 months or less €750 for 6 months or less €1,500 up to 36 months No fee €1,000 up to 24 months Internship Employment Permit €500 for 6 months or less No fee N/A N/A Exchange Agreement Employment Permit Need help with your application? Each work permit application has its specifics, and the process can be difficult and time-consuming. Get help from our Future Direct Immigration consultancy to avoid any risk in obtaining your permit! Contact us now Request a call back The following are the fee requirements for all employment Permit types provided for in the Employment Permits Acts and associated Regulations: Fees for Employment Permits Work Permits Home Fees What are the types of work permits? There are 9 different types of employment permits in Ireland. The most common employment permits are: Work Permits Home Fees Critical Skills Employment Permit (CSEP) Critical Skills Employment Permit is targeted at highly skilled people with the aim of encouraging them to take up permanent residence in Ireland. Only the Occupations included on the Critical Skills Occupations List are catered under this type of employment permit. 1. General Employment Permit (GEP) Critical Skills Employment Permit is targeted at highly skilled people with the aim of encouraging them to take up permanent residence in Ireland. Only the Occupations included on the Critical Skills Occupations List are catered under this type of employment permit. 2. Dependant/Partner/Spouse Employment Permit Spouses and de-facto partners of CSEP holders will be granted eligibility under this permit. The permit allows the holder to reside in Ireland under Stamp 1 Conditions, providing direct access to the labour market without needing an employment permit. 3. The other employment permits are: Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permit The Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permit is designed to facilitate the transfer of senior management, key personnel or trainees who are foreign nationals from an overseas branch of a multinational corporation to its Irish branch. 4. Contract for Services Employment Permit Contract for Services Employment Permit is designed for situations where a foreign undertaking (Contractor) has won a contract to provide services to an Irish company (Relevant Person) on a contract for-services basis and to facilitate the transfer of their non-EEA employees to work on the Irish contract in Ireland. 5. Reactivation Employment Permit A reactivation Employment Permit is designed to permit a non-EEA national who entered the State on a valid Employment Permit but who fell out of the system through no fault of their own or who has been badly treated or exploited in the workplace, to work legally again. 6. Internship Employment Permit Internship Employment Permit is designed to facilitate employment in the State of non-EEA nationals who are full-time students, studying in a discipline relevant to the occupations included on the Critical Skills Occupations List and enrolled at a third-level institution outside the State, for the purposes of gaining work experience. 7. Sport and Cultural Employment Permit The Sport and Cultural Employment Permit is designed to facilitate employment in the State of non-EEA nationals with the relevant qualifications, skills, experience or knowledge for the development, operation and capacity of sporting and cultural activities. 8. Exchange Agreement Employment Permit The Exchange Agreement Employment Permit is designed to facilitate employment in the State of non-EEA nationals pursuant to prescribed agreements or other international agreements to which the State is a party. 9. Need help with your application? Each work permit application has its specifics, and the process can be difficult and time-consuming. Get help from Future Direct Services to avoid any risk in obtaining your employment permit in Ireland! Contact us now Request a call back Critical Skills Occupations List contains a list of jobs that are eligible for a Critical Skills Employment Permit. Ineligible List of Occupations contains a list of jobs that are not eligible for any Employment Permits in Ireland. Occupation lists There are two types of occupation lists issued by The Department of Enterprise, Trade, and Employment(DETE). Please note that there is no list of eligible occupations list which you can take up with the General Employment Permit. All occupations are considered eligible unless they are under the list of Ineligible Lists of Employment . Need help with your application? Each work permit application has its specifics, and the process can be difficult and time-consuming. Get help from Future Direct Services to avoid any risk in obtaining your employment permit in Ireland! Contact us now Request a call back Work Permits Home Fees Work Permits Home Fees Need help with your application? Each work permit application has its specifics, and the process can be difficult and time-consuming. Get help from Future Direct Services to avoid any risk in obtaining your employment permit in Ireland! Contact us now Request a call back How long is a Stamp 1G valid for? Graduates with an award at Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications will be granted a 12 months permission. This applies primarily to undergraduate students. Persons qualifying for Stamp 1G permission of up to 12 Months of Permission Graduates with an award at Level 9 or above on the National Framework of Qualifications qualify for the Programme and will be granted permission for 24 months permission. This applies mainly to Masters's and PhD students. Persons qualifying for Stamp 1G permission of up to 24 Months of Permission Please note: Graduates will be granted permission for twelve months initially. This will be renewed for a further period of twelve months where the graduate satisfies the immigration authorities that they have taken appropriate steps to access suitable graduate-level employment (e.g. attendance at job interviews, signing up with graduate employment agencies, etc.). Stamp 1G is granted for 12 months only for graduates who What is Stamp 1G? Stamp 1G allows international students who hold level 8 or 9 awards from a recognised Irish awarding body to stay in Ireland after their studies for some time. Those who get Stamp 1G have the right to remain in Ireland and work full-time in accordance with employment law requirements without further authorisation. However, you are not permitted to operate a business or be self-employed under your Stamp 1G status. If you wish to continue working after Stamp 1G expires, you must find a job that requires an employment permit and then follow the usual application process with the Department of Enterprise Trade and Employment. If you need immediate help and professional assistance with your situation? Call us now How to apply for Stamp 1G? Students from outside the EU/EEA who have previously registered with Irish Immigration Service for the Stamp 2 permission must apply for their Stamp 1G through Irish Immigration website for visa renewal and set up an account. You will be requested to pay a €300 registration fee and will need copies of the following documents when submitting your first time Stamp 1G application: Valid passport IRP card indicating the Stamp 2 permission A Statement of Final Results Evidence of private medical insurance (purchased in Ireland), which must have a minimum coverage of €25,000 for in-hospital treatment in an Irish hospital. If the application is successful a new IRP card will be posted to the address provided. There is no requirement for the applicant to attend the Burgh Quay office in person. Processing times are usually 3-5 weeks. Who is eligible for Stamp 1G? To be able to get Stamp 1G, applicants need to meet the following requirements: If you wish to continue working after Stamp 1G expires, you must find a job that requires an employment permit and then follow the usual application process with the Department of Enterprise Trade and Employment. If you need immediate help and professional assistance with your situation? Call us now Related News Updates Stamp 1G Visa Extension beyond 2023 and Stamp 1 Permission without Employment Permit Learn more Aug 26, 2022 News Updates on Stamp 1G What happens after I submit my 1G extension application Learn more Aug 13, 2022 News Updates on Stamp 1G Subscribe Stay up to date with the latest Immigration Updates and Exclusive Job Alerts. How long does it take to get the Stamp 1G Extension? With our Future Direct Immigration Services, we are committed to preparing your application within 3 to 5 working days. Once we submit your application, The current waiting time can be up to 4 months. Once your application is submitted and approved, the Department of Justice will write a letter to inform you of the duration of the 1G extension. When should I start my Stamp 1G Extension Application? You should start your Stamp 1G Extension Application 3-4 months before your permission expires. Can I apply for another Stamp 1G extension? Through our Future Direct Immigration Services, we can help extend your Stamp 1G permission multiple times for at least 6 months for each extension. In some circumstances a 12 months Stamp 1 permission may also be granted. Who is eligible for Stamp 1G Extension? You have not yet secured a job offer eligible for an employment permit, and your Stamp 1G is about to expire soon. You have successfully secured employment in Ireland and are in the process of completing your employment permit application. However, an employment permit can be a lengthy process which takes many months, and your Stamp 1G immigration permission is due to expire shortly. You become seriously injured or critically ill during your 1 or 2 years of Stamp 1G Immigration permission. Learn more about the validation period of a Stamp 1G permission. You may be eligible for Stamp 1G Extension in circumstances where: Related News Updates Related News Updates Stamp 1G Visa Extension beyond 2023 and Stamp 1 Permission without Employment Permit Learn more Aug 26, 2022 Future Direct on Stamp 1G What happens after I submit my 1G extension application Learn more Aug 13, 2022 Future Direct on Stamp 1G Stamp 1G Extension Stamp 1G Overview Stamp 1G Extension If your Stamp 1G is about to expire, we can help you apply for an extension of 6 to 12 months . This will give you more time to secure a job eligible for a Critical Skills or General Employment Permit. However, we can only prepare your application within 3 months of your current Stamp 1G expiring. We have helped hundreds of people extend their Stamp 1G permission successfully. Give us a call or send us your request . +353 (01) 513 4085 info@futuredirect.ie Stamp 1G Overview Stamp 1G Extension We Also Help With Stamp 1G Extension Application If your Stamp 1G immigration permission is due to expire shortly, we can assist you in getting 6 month visa extension, depending on individual circumstances. Learn more Critical Skill Employment Permit Application Allows non-EEA Nationals who are qualified in professions with a shortage of skills in Ireland to work and live in Ireland legally. After two years of employment, you can take up permanent residence (Stamp 4) in Ireland. Learn more General Employment Permit Application Allows non-EEA nationals to be legally employed in the Irish economy and live in Ireland. After 5 years of employment, you can take up permanent residence (Stamp 4) in Ireland. Learn more Appeal Employment Permit Refusal If your permit application has been refused, we can review and advise based on the information you supplied and the reasons for the visa refusal and provide physical assistance if an appeal has the potential to succeed. Learn more Dependants / Spouses / Partners of Permit Holders Application If you have moved to Ireland to work with an employment permit, we can assist in helping your spouses or partners, and dependent children (under 18) to join you in Ireland. Learn more Change of Immigration Permission Allows people who holds a valid permission, represented by a current Irish Residence Permit (IRP card) to change the type of immigration permission or stamp they have if their circumstances change. Learn more First name Last Name Email Phone Subject Tell us about your situation. Future Direct is committed to protecting your information. Your information will be used in accordance with the applicable data privacy law and our internal policy. View Privacy Policy Submit An error occurred. Try again later Thank you! Your request has been sent! One of our immigration experts will get back to you shortly. Have questions? Call us at +353 (01) 513 4085 or send us your request by filling in this form. One of our consultants reply shortly.

Future Direct Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use and disclosure of Your information when You use the Service and tells You about Your privacy rights and how the law protects You. Future Direct Privacy Policy Last updated: September 14, 2023 Welcome to Future Direct Privacy Policy! Future Direct Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use and disclosure of Your information when You use the Service and tells You about Your privacy rights and how the law protects You. We use Your Personal data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, You agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. Future Direct Privacy Policy 1. Interpretation and Definitions 1.1. Interpretation The words of which the initial letter is capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural. 1.2. Definitions For the purposes of this Privacy Policy: means a unique account created for You to access our Service or parts of our Service. means an entity that controls, is controlled by or is under common control with a party, where "control" means ownership of 50% or more of the shares, equity interest or other securities entitled to vote for election of directors or other managing authority. (referred to as either "the Company", "We", "Us" or "Our" in this Agreement) refers to Future Direct Professional Services Limited, 4-5, Burton Hall Rd, Sandyford, Dublin 18, D18 A094. For the purpose of the GDPR, the Company is the Data Controller. are small files that are placed on Your computer, mobile device or any other device by a website, containing the details of Your browsing history on that website among its many uses. refers to: Ireland Data Controller, for the purposes of the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), refers to the Company as the legal person which alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of the processing of Personal Data. means any device that can access the Service such as a computer, a cellphone or a digital tablet. refers to EU General Data Protection Regulation. Personal Data is any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual. For the purposes of GDPR, Personal Data means any information relating to You such as a name, an identification number, location data, online identifier or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity. refers to the Website. Service Provider means any natural or legal person who processes the data on behalf of the Company. It refers to third-party companies or individuals employed by the Company to facilitate the Service, to provide the Service on behalf of the Company, to perform services related to the Service or to assist the Company in analyzing how the Service is used. For the purpose of the GDPR, Service Providers are considered Data Processors. Usage Data refers to data collected automatically, either generated by the use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself (for example, the duration of a page visit). refers to Future Direct, accessible from https://www.futuredirect.ie means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company, or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service, as applicable. Under GDPR, You can be referred to as the Data Subject or as the User as you are the individual using the Service. 2. Collecting and Using Your Personal Data 2.1. Types of Data Collected a pseudonymous identifier associated with the device you use to access the Website. We may also use these Cookies to test new pages, features or new functionality of the Website to see how our users react to them. For more information about the cookies we use and your choices regarding cookies, please visit our Cookies Policy or the Cookies section of our Privacy Policy. 2.2. Use of Your Personal Data The Company may use Personal Data for the following purposes: To provide and maintain our Service: To provide and maintain our Service, including to monitor the usage of our Service. To manage Your Account: To manage Your registration as a user of the Service. The Personal Data You provide can give You access to different functionalities of the Service that are available to You as a registered user. For the performance of a contract: The development, compliance and undertaking of the purchase contract for the products, items or services You have purchased or of any other contract with Us through the Service. To contact You: To contact You by email, telephone calls, SMS, or other equivalent forms of electronic communication, such as a mobile application's push notifications regarding updates or informative communications related to the functionalities, products or contracted services, including the security updates, when necessary or reasonable for their implementation. To provide You: To provide you with news, special offers and general information about other goods, services and events which we offer that are similar to those that you have already purchased or enquired about unless You have opted not to receive such information. To manage Your requests: To attend and manage Your requests to Us. To deliver targeted advertising to You: We may use Your information to develop and display content and advertising (and work with third-party vendors who do so) tailored to Your interests and/or location and to measure its effectiveness. For business transfers: We may use Your information to evaluate or conduct a merger, divestiture, restructuring, reorganization, dissolution, or other sale or transfer of some or all of Our assets, whether as a going concern or as part of bankruptcy, liquidation, or similar proceeding, in which Personal Data held by Us about our Service users is among the assets transferred. For other purposes: We may use Your information for other purposes, such as data analysis, identifying usage trends, determining the effectiveness of our promotional campaigns and to evaluate and improve our Service, products, services, marketing and your experience. We may share Your personal information in the following situations: With Service Providers: We may share Your personal information with Service Providers to monitor and analyze the use of our Service, to advertise on third party websites to You after You visited our Service, to contact You. For business transfers: We may share or transfer Your personal information in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of Company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of Our business to another company. With Affiliates: We may share Your information with Our affiliates, in which case we will require those affiliates to honor this Privacy Policy. Affiliates include Our parent company and any other subsidiaries, joint venture partners or other companies that We control or that are under common control with Us. With business partners: We may share Your information with Our business partners to offer You certain products, services or promotions. With other users: When You share personal information or otherwise interact in the public areas with other users, such information may be viewed by all users and may be publicly distributed outside. With Your consent: We may disclose Your personal information for any other purpose with Your consent. 2.3. Retention of Your Personal Data The Company will retain Your Personal Data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use Your Personal Data to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations (for example, if we are required to retain your data to comply with applicable laws), resolve disputes, and enforce our legal agreements and policies. The Company will also retain Usage Data for internal analysis purposes. Usage Data is generally retained for a shorter period of time, except when this data is used to strengthen the security or to improve the functionality of Our Service, or We are legally obligated to retain this data for longer time periods. 2.4. Transfer of Your Personal Data Your information, including Personal Data, is processed at the Company's operating offices and in any other places where the parties involved in the processing are located. It means that this information may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of Your state, province, country or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ than those from Your jurisdiction. Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by Your submission of such information represents Your agreement to that transfer. The Company will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that Your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy and no transfer of Your Personal Data will take place to an organization or a country unless there are adequate controls in place including the security of Your data and other personal information. 2.5. Delete Your Personal Data You have the right to delete or request that We assist in deleting the Personal Data that We have collected about You. Our Service may give You the ability to delete certain information about You from within the Service. You may update, amend, or delete Your information at any time by signing in to Your Account, if you have one, and visiting the account settings section that allows you to manage Your personal information. You may also contact Us to request access to, correct, or delete any personal information that You have provided to Us. Please note, however, that We may need to retain certain information when we have a legal obligation or lawful basis to do so. 2.6 . Disclosure of Your Personal Data Business Transactions If the Company is involved in a merger, acquisition or asset sale, Your Personal Data may be transferred. We will provide notice before Your Personal Data is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy. Law enforcement Under certain circumstances, the Company may be required to disclose Your Personal Data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g. a court or a government agency). Other legal requirements The Company may disclose Your Personal Data in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to: Comply with a legal obligation Protect and defend the rights or property of the Company Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service Protect the personal safety of Users of the Service or the public Protect against legal liability 2.7 . Security of Your Personal Data The security of Your Personal Data is important to Us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While We strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect Your Personal Data, We cannot guarantee its absolute security. 3. Detailed Information on the Processing of Your Personal Data The Service Providers We use may have access to Your Personal Data. These third-party vendors collect, store, use, process and transfer information about Your activity on Our Service in accordance with their Privacy Policies. 3.1. Analytics We may use third-party Service providers to monitor and analyze the use of our Service. Google Analytics Google Analytics is a web analytics service offered by Google that tracks and reports website traffic. Google uses the data collected to track and monitor the use of our Service. This data is shared with other Google services. Google may use the collected data to contextualize and personalize the ads of its own advertising network. You can opt-out of having made your activity on the Service available to Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. The add-on prevents the Google Analytics JavaScript (ga.js, analytics.js and dc.js) from sharing information with Google Analytics about visits activity. For more information on the privacy practices of Google, please visit the Google Privacy & Terms webpage: https://policies.google.com/privacy 3.2. Email Marketing We may use Your Personal Data to contact You with newsletters, marketing or promotional materials and other information that may be of interest to You. You may opt-out of receiving any, or all, of these communications from Us by following the unsubscribe link or instructions provided in any email We send or by contacting Us. We may use Email Marketing Service Providers to manage and send emails to You. Mailchimp Mailchimp is an email marketing sending service provided by The Rocket Science Group LLC. For more information on the privacy practices of Mailchimp, please visit their Privacy policy: https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/ Constant Contact Constant Contact is an email marketing sending service provided by Constant Contact, Inc. For more information on the privacy practices of Constant Contact, please visit their Privacy policy: https://www.constantcontact.com/forward/privacy-center AWeber AWeber is an email marketing sending service provided by AWeber Communications. For more information on the privacy practices of AWeber, please visit their Privacy policy: https://www.aweber.com/privacy.htm GetResponse GetResponse is an email marketing sending service provided by GetResponse. For more information on the privacy practices of GetResponse, please visit their Privacy policy: https://www.getresponse.com/legal/privacy.html 3.3. Behavioral Remarketing The Company uses remarketing services to advertise to You after You accessed or visited our Service. We and Our third-party vendors use cookies and non-cookie technologies to help Us recognize Your Device and understand how You use our Service so that We can improve our Service to reflect Your interests and serve You advertisements that are likely to be of more interest to You. These third-party vendors collect, store, use, process and transfer information about Your activity on Our Service in accordance with their Privacy Policies and to enable Us to: Measure and analyze traffic and browsing activity on Our Service Show advertisements for our products and/or services to You on third-party websites or apps Measure and analyze the performance of Our advertising campaigns Some of these third-party vendors may use non-cookie technologies that may not be impacted by browser settings that block cookies. Your browser may not permit You to block such technologies. You can use the following third-party tools to decline the collection and use of information for the purpose of serving You interest-based advertising: The NAI's opt-out platform: http://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/ The EDAA's opt-out platform http://www.youronlinechoices.com/ The DAA's opt-out platform: http://optout.aboutads.info/?c=2&lang=EN You may opt-out of all personalized advertising by enabling privacy features on Your mobile device such as Limit Ad Tracking (iOS) and Opt Out of Ads Personalization (Android). See Your mobile device Help system for more information. We may share information, such as hashed email addresses (if available) or other online identifiers collected on Our Service with these third-party vendors. This allows Our third-party vendors to recognize and deliver You ads across devices and browsers. To read more about the technologies used by these third-party vendors and their cross-device capabilities please refer to the Privacy Policy of each vendor listed below. The third-party vendors We use are: Google Ads (AdWords) Google Ads (AdWords) remarketing service is provided by Google Inc. You can opt-out of Google Analytics for Display Advertising and customize the Google Display Network ads by visiting the Google Ads Settings page: http://www.google.com/settings/ads Google also recommends installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on - https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout - for your web browser. Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on provides visitors with the ability to prevent their data from being collected and used by Google Analytics. For more information on the privacy practices of Google, please visit the Google Privacy & Terms web page: https://policies.google.com/privacy Twitter Twitter remarketing service is provided by Twitter Inc. You can opt-out from Twitter's interest-based ads by following their instructions: https://support.twitter.com/articles/20170405 You can learn more about the privacy practices and policies of Twitter by visiting their Privacy Policy page: https://twitter.com/privacy Facebook Facebook remarketing service is provided by Facebook Inc. You can learn more about interest-based advertising from Facebook by visiting this page: https://www.facebook.com/help/516147308587266 To opt-out from Facebook's interest-based ads, follow these instructions from Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/help/568137493302217 Facebook adheres to the Self-Regulatory Principles for Online Behavioural Advertising established by the Digital Advertising Alliance. You can also opt-out from Facebook and other participating companies through the Digital Advertising Alliance in the USA http://www.aboutads.info/choices/ , the Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada in Canada http://youradchoices.ca/ or the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance in Europe http://www.youronlinechoices.eu/ , or opt-out using your mobile device settings. For more information on the privacy practices of Facebook, please visit Facebook's Data Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation 4. GDPR Privacy 4.1. egal Basis for Processing Personal Data under GDPR We may process Personal Data under the following conditions: Consent: You have given Your consent for processing Personal Data for one or more specific purposes. Performance of a contract: Provision of Personal Data is necessary for the performance of an agreement with You and/or for any pre-contractual obligations thereof. Legal obligations: Processing Personal Data is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which the Company is subject. Vital interests: Processing Personal Data is necessary in order to protect Your vital interests or of another natural person. Public interests: Processing Personal Data is related to a task that is carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the Company. Legitimate interests: Processing Personal Data is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the Company. In any case, the Company will gladly help to clarify the specific legal basis that applies to the processing, and in particular whether the provision of Personal Data is a statutory or contractual requirement, or a requirement necessary to enter into a contract. 4.2. Your Rights under the GDPR The Company undertakes to respect the confidentiality of Your Personal Data and to guarantee You can exercise Your rights. You have the right under this Privacy Policy, and by law if You are within the EU, to: Request access to Your Personal Data. The right to access, update or delete the information We have on You. Whenever made possible, you can access, update or request deletion of Your Personal Data directly within Your account settings section. If you are unable to perform these actions yourself, please contact Us to assist You. This also enables You to receive a copy of the Personal Data We hold about You. Request correction of the Personal Data that We hold about You. You have the right to have any incomplete or inaccurate information We hold about You corrected. Object to processing of Your Personal Data. This right exists where We are relying on a legitimate interest as the legal basis for Our processing and there is something about Your particular situation, which makes You want to object to our processing of Your Personal Data on this ground. You also have the right to object where We are processing Your Personal Data for direct marketing purposes. Request erasure of Your Personal Data. You have the right to ask Us to delete or remove Personal Data when there is no good reason for Us to continue processing it. Request the transfer of Your Personal Data. We will provide to You, or to a third-party You have chosen, Your Personal Data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format. Please note that this right only applies to automated information which You initially provided consent for Us to use or where We used the information to perform a contract with You. Withdraw Your consent. You have the right to withdraw Your consent on using your Personal Data. If You withdraw Your consent, We may not be able to provide You with access to certain specific functionalities of the Service. 4.3. 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Book your Irish Citizenship Consultation with our expert Immigration Consultant in Dublin. Join 1500+ satisfied clients today! Call us now! Book Your Consultation > Irish Citizenship Consultation Irish Citizenship Consultation At Future Direct, we specialize in guiding individuals through the process of obtaining Irish citizenship. Whether you are eligible through naturalization, descent, or ancestry, our experienced team is here to simplify and streamline your application process. Learn more 1500+ Clients Corporate & Individual Rated 4.9/5 by 300+ users Please enable the cookies to view the booking information. If the page is not loading, please click here. Applications Type General Employment Permit Application Allows non-EEA nationals to be legally employed in the Irish economy and live in Ireland. After 5 years of employment, you can take up permanent residence (Stamp 4) in Ireland. Learn more Critical Skills Employment Permit Application Allows non-EEA Nationals who are qualified in professions with a shortage of skills in Ireland to work and live in Ireland legally. After two years of employment, you can take up permanent residence (Stamp 4) in Ireland. Learn more Trusted Partners Registration with Irish Government Employers registered as Trusted Partners benefit from shortened application processing time and reduced paperwork requirements. Learn more Stamp 1G Extension Application If your Stamp 1G immigration permission is due to expire shortly, we can assist you in getting 6 months visa extension depending on individual circumstances. Learn more Appeal Employment Permit Refusal If your permit application has been refused, we can review the case with you and assist in an appeal application. Learn more Business and Employment Visa If you are travelling to Ireland from a Visa-Required Country, then you may need to apply for a Visa in addition to the employment permit. Learn more Why Future Direct? We focus on delivering positive results to our clients and dedicate to offering quality services. Fast turnaround time Full-time focus to operate efficiently and effectively to deliver results on time. Dedicated account manager Access to the consultant on the phone for quick support without the barrier of a receptionist. Seamless application supports Prepare files and manage immigration-related applications from start to finish for you. Fast-track your application Follow up closely with the Irish department to track your application and liaise on your behalf. Professional advice and guidance Stay abreast with the latest immigration changes in Ireland, ensuring you and your employees remain compliant with Immigration requirements. On-going Immigration consultations Respond to regular enquires and act on your behalf in the events of immigration audit or difficult immigration matters, reviews, appeals, or cancellations. Need additional help or more specialised services? Give us a call. +353 (01) 513 4085

If you are the de facto partner of an Irish national or an Irish resident with an employment permit, you may be eligible to apply for this programme. Back to Immigration De Facto Partner Visa If you are the de facto partner of an Irish national or an Irish resident with an employment permit, you may be eligible to apply for this programme. Please read below for further information. +353 (01) 513 4085 info@futuredirect.ie De Facto Visa Introduction Benefits Eligibility Criteria Table of Content: Introduction A de facto means partner, including a same-sex partner with whom you are not married or in a civil partnership. To qualify as a de facto of someone, your relationship must meet all of the following: You and your partner are in a mutual and committed relationship like a marriage or civil partnership in practice but not in law You have been cohabiting (living together) for at least two years Your relationship is genuine and continuing You are not related to each other by family Suppose you are a de facto to an Irish, UK, EEA or Swiss National or a non-EEA national work permit holder in Ireland. You may be permitted to live in Ireland with your partner. The application process time varies from four to six months. Benefits De facto might be eligible to seek employment without needing a separate work permit. The sponsor is Irish National You will be given a stamp 4 and are not required to get an employment permit to seek employment. The sponsor is a non-EAA individual on a critical skill employment permit You will be given a stamp 1G and are not required to get an employment permit to seek employment. The sponsor is a non-EA individual on a general-skill employment permit You will be given a stamp 3, which enables you to live in Ireland but does not allow you to engage in employment. You must get an employment permit if you wish to engage in employment. If you sponsor is a work permit holder, the duration of the permission granted to eligible persons will align with the duration granted to the permit holder. Eligibility Criteria You are a non-EEA national legally resident in the State You are in a relationship with an Irish, UK or non-EEA national legally resident in the State You and your partner intend to live together permanently in Ireland If your partner is a non-EEA national, s/he must hold a Stamp 1, Stamp 4 or Stamp 5 Irish residence permission to qualify as an eligible sponsor If your partner is a non-EEA national and holds a Stamp 2 or Stamp 3 Irish residence permission, then s/he does not qualify as an eligible sponsor You must be able to provide evidence of a durable relationship with your partner and proof of cohabitation of at least two years on the date of application. Evidence that you and your partner have visited each other as often as you can during these two years will not be sufficient in itself to demonstrate a committed de facto relationship You are living with your partner at the time of the application. If you are not living together, you are required to give compelling reasons as to why your application should be granted Your partner is a resident of Ireland and is self-sufficient. Neither of you must be on social welfare benefits, and both must be able to support yourselves and any dependents financially without recourse to public funds You and your partner are of good character and obey Irish laws You are covered by private medical insurance. Why Choose Future Direct? At Future Direct, we combine expertise, efficiency, and professionalism to deliver certified translations you can rely on: Talk to our Consultants Expert Guidance Decades of experience in immigration and citizenship applications. Streamlined Process .We simplify complex requirements, saving you time and effort. Trusted Support Thousands of successful applications and satisfied clients. First name Last Name Email Phone Subject Tell us about your situation. Future Direct is committed to protecting your information. Your information will be used in accordance with the applicable data privacy law and our internal policy. View Privacy Policy Submit An error occurred. Try again later Thank you! Your request has been sent! One of our immigration experts will get back to you shortly. Have questions? Call us at +353 (01) 564 5342 or send us your request by filling in this form. One of our consultants reply shortly. FAQ What happens after I apply? After you have submitted your application, a detailed verification will be carry out and it will normally take 4 to 6 months to make a decision. My application has been refused, can I appeal? The Department of Justice will notify you by letter if your application is refused. This letter will outline the reasons why your application was refused. The refusal letter will also tell you if you can appeal the decision. In some cases, you may not be permitted to appeal (for example, if you provide false or misleading information in your application). 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The government’s policy is that employment opportunities that arise in Ireland should, in the first instance, be offered to suitably skilled Irish and other EEA nationals and should only be offered to non-EEA nationals where no suitable candidate emerges from within the EEA to fill the vacancy. However, it is at the employer's discretion to decide and select a suitable candidate for their company. Back to Work Permits Talk to our consultants Labor Market Needs Test Discover Labor Market Need Test, Advertisement, and Application Requirements. Learn more below . What is Labor Market Needs Test? The government’s policy is that employment opportunities that arise in Ireland should, in the first instance, be offered to suitably skilled Irish and other EEA nationals and should only be offered to non-EEA nationals where no suitable candidate emerges from within the EEA to fill the vacancy. However, it is at the employer's discretion to decide and select a suitable candidate for their company. What does the Labour Market Needs Test involve? The Employer must advertise the vacancy: 1. With the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection Employment Services/EURES employment network for at least 28 days. 2. The notice must be placed on an additional online platform, also for a minimum of 28 continuous days. The online platform can be any website, software or electronic technology that provides online publication of information, with the principal purpose being to publish offers of employment. Note: Both notices placed with the Department of Social Protection Employment Services/EURES employment network and on the additional second online platform must contain the following information: a description of the employment the name of the employer the minimum annual remuneration the location/s of employment the hours of work Applications for employment permits subject to the LMNT must be made within 90 days (or 120 days if the employer is a third level institution), from the day in which the notice was first published. One of the most common reasons for a refusal of General Employment Permit applications is related to the Labour Market Need Test. Need help for your situation? Contact us now . Who needs the Labour Market Needs Test? The Labour Market Needs Test is REQUIRED: General Employment Permit Contract for Services Employment Permit The Labor Market Needs Test is NOT REQUIRED: Where the job is included on the Critical Skills Occupations List . Where the job is offered to a non-EEA national who holds a General Employment Permit and was made redundant within the previous six months. Where a recommendation from Enterprise Ireland or IDA Ireland has been made in relation to the job offer (this applies to client companies of Enterprise Ireland or IDA Ireland only). Where the job offer is for a Carer of a person with exceptional medical needs and the non-EEA national has been providing care to the person before the application was made. That person has developed a high level of dependence on that non-EEA national. Employment permits cannot be issued to an occupation listed on the Ineligible List of Occupations, regardless of remuneration. First name Last Name Email Phone Subject Tell us about your situation. Future Direct is committed to protecting your information. Your information will be used in accordance with the applicable data privacy law and our internal policy. View Privacy Policy Submit An error occurred. Try again later Thank you! Your request has been sent! One of our immigration experts will get back to you shortly. Have questions? Call us at +353 (01) 513 4085 or send us your request by filling in this form. One of our consultants reply shortly. FAQ What is a Labour market needs test in Ireland? How to arrange an advertisement with the Department of Social Protection Services and with EURES Do all applications for General or Contract for Services Employment Permits require a Labour Market Needs Test? Why Choose Future Direct? At Future Direct, we combine expertise, efficiency, and professionalism to deliver certified translations you can rely on: Talk to our Consultants Expert Guidance Decades of experience in immigration and citizenship applications. Streamlined Process .We simplify complex requirements, saving you time and effort. Trusted Support Thousands of successful applications and satisfied clients.

Immigration permission to join a family member (who is an Irish National or non-EU/EEA and non-Swiss citizen) as an elderly, dependent relative is covered by the conditions of immigration stamp 0. A sponsor of an elderly dependent relative will be required to have earned in Ireland each of the 3 years preceding the application an income after tax and deductions of not less than €60K in the case of one parent and €75k where 2 parents are involved. Back to Immigration Family Visas Ireland If you are married to or in a civil partnership with an Irish, UK, EEA or Swiss National or a non-EEA national work permit holder in Ireland, you may be permitted to live in Ireland with your spouse/partner. Please read here for more information about how to make your application and the requirements your sponsor must fulfil. +353 (01) 513 4085 info@futuredirect.ie FAMILY VISA Spouse/Civil Partner Visa De Factor Partner Elderly Parent Dependent Children Table of Content: Spouse/Civil Partner Visa Introduction If you are married to or in a civil partnership with, an Irish, UK, EEA or Swiss National or a Non-EEA national work permit holder in Ireland. You may be permitted to live in Ireland with your spouse/partner. If you are from a visa-required country and wish to stay in Ireland for over three months with your spouse/ partner, you must apply for a long-stay visa or preclearance to remain in the state. However, if you are from a non-visa-required country, you do not need a visa or preclearance to enter Ireland unless your sponsor is a UK National. The application process time varies from four to six months. Therefore, you should not make any travel arrangements before the application decision is made to avoid disappointment. How to apply? Before you proceed with the application, you will need to make sure: Your spouse/partner is eligible to be a sponsor for this family visa Did the sponsor meet the minimum level of earnings, the minimum earning level varies depending on the status of the sponsor. You are an ordinarily resident outside of Ireland Are of good character and good standing Intended to live together permanently with your sponsor The application process is conducted online. You must print, sign and date the Application Form and submit it with your supporting documentation. You may be required to provide your biometrics information as part of the application process. Important: If you have included any misleading information or documents, your application will be refused. In some circumstances, you may not be allowed to appeal the visa decision and may be blocked from getting an Irish visa for five years. The process involved providing evidence of the claimed relationship to prove the genuineness of your relationship with your sponsor (spouse/civil partner ) and their proof to be eligible as a sponsor. Have questions? Contact us now for instant help and assistance on your situation. Eligibility & Work Permission Your eligibility to make this application and the permission to work in Ireland depends on your sponsor status in the state. Spouse/ Civil Partner Sponsored by an Irish National If your Sponsor is an Irish National, you can make this application immediately and you will be granted a Stamp 4 permission to stay in Ireland if your application is being approved. In such a case, you will be allowed to live and work in Ireland without the requirement for an employment permit. Spouse/ Civil Partner Sponsored by a Non-EEA national on a Critical Skills Employment Permit If your sponsor is a Critical Skills Employment Permit Holder, you can make this application immediately, and you will be granted a Stamp 1G permission to stay in Ireland if your application is approved. In such cases, you will be allowed to live and work in Ireland without the requirement for an employment permit. Spouse/ Civil Partner Sponsored by a Non-EEA national on a General Skills Employment Permit If your sponsor is a General Skills Employment Permit Holder, you can only make this application after the sponsor is on the permit for one year, and you will be granted a Stamp 3 permission to stay in Ireland if your application is approved. In such cases, you are considered a dependent on the sponsor and are required to obtain a separate work permit to work in Ireland. Spouse/ Civil Partner Sponsored by a UK National If your sponsor is a UK National, you can make this application immediately, and you will be granted Stamp 4 permission as a qualifying family member to stay in Ireland if your application is approved. In such cases, you will be allowed to live and work in Ireland without the requirement for an employment permit. Spouse/ Civil Partner Sponsored by an EEA or Swiss National If your sponsor is an EEA or Swiss National, you can make this application immediately, but you should apply for a short-stay visa to enter Ireland first, and you will be granted Stamp 4 permission as a qualifying family member to stay in Ireland if your application is approved. In such cases, you will be allowed to live and work in Ireland without the requirement for an employment permit. Note: The approval of the permit and visa are dependent on individual circumstances and are always subject to changes. If you are unsure of your situation and the necessary procedures, don't hesitate to contact us now and let us guide you through the whole process. De Factor Partner Introduction A de facto means partner, including a same-sex partner with whom you are not married. To qualify as a de facto of someone, your relationship must meet all of the following: You and your partner are in a mutual and committed relationship like a marriage or civil partnership in practice but not in law You have been cohabiting (living together) for at least two years Your relationship is genuine and continuing You are not related to each other by family If you are a de facto to an Irish, UK, EEA or Swiss National or a non-EEA national work permit holder in Ireland. You may be permitted to live in Ireland with your partner. If you are from a visa-required country and wish to stay with your partner in Ireland for over three months, you must apply for a long-stay visa to remain in the state. However, if you are from a non-visa-required country, you must have a preclearance letter to enter Ireland. The application process time varies from four to six months. Therefore, you should not make any travel arrangements before the decision to apply is made to avoid disappointment. How to apply? Before you proceed with the application, you will need to make sure: Your partner is eligible to be a sponsor for this family visa Did the sponsor meet the minimum level of earnings, the minimum earning level varies depending on the status of the sponsor. You are an ordinarily resident outside of Ireland Are of good character and good standing Intended to live together permanently with your partner Are not related by family The application process is conducted online. You must print, sign and date the Application Form and submit it with your supporting documentation. You may be required to provide your biometrics information as part of the application process. Important: If you have included any misleading information or documents, your application will be refused. In some circumstances, you may not be allowed to appeal the visa decision and may be blocked from getting an Irish visa for five years. The process involved providing evidence of the claimed relationship to prove the genuineness of your relationship and your two years of cohabitation with your sponsor (partner) and their proof to be eligible as a sponsor. Have questions? Contact us now for instant help and assistance on your situation. Eligibility & Work Permission Your eligibility to make this application and the permission to work in Ireland depends on your sponsor status in the state. De Factor Partner Sponsored by an Irish National If your Sponsor is an Irish National, you can make this application immediately, and you will be granted a Stamp 4 permission to stay in Ireland if your application is approved. In such a case, you will be allowed to live and work in Ireland without the requirement for an employment permit. De Factor Partner Sponsored by a Non-EEA national on a Critical Skills Employment Permit Suppose your sponsor is a Critical Skills Employment Permit Holder. In that case, you can make this application immediately, and you will be granted Stamp 1G permission to stay in Ireland if your application is approved. In such cases, you will be allowed to live and work in Ireland without the requirement for an employment permit. De Factor Partner Sponsored by a Non-EEA national on a General Skills Employment Permit Suppose your sponsor is a General Skills Employment Permit Holder. In that case, you can only make this application after the sponsor is on the permit for one year, and you will be granted Stamp 3 permission to stay in Ireland if your application is approved. In such cases, you are considered a dependent on the sponsor and must obtain a separate work permit to work in Ireland. De Factor Partner Sponsored by a UK National If your sponsor is a UK National, you can make this application immediately, and you will be granted Stamp 4 permission as a permitted family member to stay in Ireland if your application is approved. In such cases, you will be allowed to live and work in Ireland without the requirement for an employment permit. De Factor Partner Sponsored by an EEA or Swiss National Suppose your sponsor is an EEA or Swiss National. In that case, you can make this application immediately, and you will be granted Stamp 4 permission as a permitted family member to stay in Ireland if your application is approved. In such cases, you will be allowed to live and work in Ireland without the requirement for an employment permit. Note The approval of the permit and visa are dependent on individual circumstances and are always subject to changes. If you are unsure of your situation and the necessary procedures, don't hesitate to contact us now and let us guide you through the whole process. Elderly Parent Introduction Suppose you are an elderly relative of an Irish, UK, EEA, or Swiss National or non-EEA national work permit holder in Ireland. In that case, You may be permitted to live in Ireland with your children. If you are from a visa-required country and wish to stay with your children in Ireland for over three months, you must apply for a long-stay visa to remain in the state. However, if you are from a non-visa-required country, you do not need a visa or preclearance to enter Ireland unless your sponsor is a UK National. The application process time varies from four to six months. Therefore, you should not make any travel arrangements before the application’s decision is made to avoid disappointment. How to apply? Before you proceed with the application, you will need to make sure: Your children are eligible to be a sponsor for this family visa Did the sponsor meet the minimum level of earnings, the minimum earning level varies depending on the sponsor's status. You are an ordinarily resident outside of Ireland Are of good character and good standing The sponsor must have been legally resident in Ireland for a minimum of three years The application process is conducted online. You must print, sign and date the Application Form and submit it with your supporting documentation. You may be required to provide your biometrics information as part of the application process. Important: If you have included any misleading information or documents, your application will be refused. In some circumstances, you may not be allowed to appeal the visa decision and may be blocked from getting an Irish visa for five years. The process involved providing evidence of the claimed relationship and their proof to be eligible as a sponsor. Have questions? Contact us now for instant help and assistance on your situation. Eligibility & Work Permission Your eligibility to make this application and the permission to work in Ireland depends on your sponsor status in the state. Sponsored by an Irish National If your Sponsor is an Irish National, you can make this application immediately, and you will be granted Stamp 0 permission to stay in Ireland if your application is approved. In the case of Stmap 0, you will be allowed to live in Ireland and are not expected to be involved in any employment. Sponsored by a Non-EEA national on a Critical Skills Employment Permit Suppose your sponsor is a Critical Skills Employment Permit Holder. In that case, you can make this application immediately, and you will be granted Stamp 0 permission to stay in Ireland if your application is approved. In such a case, you will be allowed to live in Ireland, and you are not expected to be involved in any employment. Sponsored by a Non-EEA national on a General Skills Employment Permit Suppose your sponsor is a General Skills Employment Permit Holder. In that case, you can only make this application after the sponsor is on the permit for one year, and you will be granted Stamp 0 permission to stay in Ireland if your application is approved. In such a case, you will be allowed to live in Ireland, and you are not expected to be involved in any employment. Sponsored by a UK National If your sponsor is a UK National, you can make this application immediately, and you will be granted Stamp 0 permission as a permitted family member to stay in Ireland if your application is approved. In such cases, you will be allowed to live in Ireland. Sponsored by an EEA or Swiss National Suppose your sponsor is an EEA or Swiss National. In that case, you can make this application immediately, and you will be granted Stamp 0 permission as a permitted family member to stay in Ireland if your application is approved. In such cases, you will be allowed to live in Ireland. Note: The approval of the permit and visa are highly dependent on individual circumstances and are always subject to changes. If you are unsure of your situation and the necessary procedures, don't hesitate to contact us now and let us guide you through the whole process. Dependent Children Introduction Suppose you are a dependent children of an Irish, UK, EEA, or Swiss National or non-EEA national work permit holder in Ireland. In that case, You may be permitted to live in Ireland with your parent. If you are from a visa-required country and wish to stay with your parent in Ireland for over three months, you must apply for a long-stay visa to remain in the state. However, if you are from a non-visa-required country, you do not need a visa or preclearance to enter Ireland unless your sponsor is a UK National. The application process time varies from two to six months. Therefore, you should not make any travel arrangements before the application’s decision is made to avoid disappointment. How to apply? Before you proceed with the application, you will need to make sure: Your parent is eligible to be a sponsor for this family visa Did the sponsor meet the minimum level of earnings, the minimum earning level varies depending on the sponsor's status. You are an ordinarily resident outside of Ireland Are of good character and good standing You are below the age of 18 or 23 if you're in full-time education. The application process is conducted online. You must print, sign and date the Application Form and submit it with your supporting documentation. You may be required to provide your biometrics information as part of the application process. Important: If you have included any misleading information or documents, your application will be refused. In some circumstances, you may not be allowed to appeal the visa decision and may be blocked from getting an Irish visa for five years. The process involved providing evidence of the claimed relationship and their proof of eligibility as a sponsor. Have questions? Contact us now for instant help and assistance on your situation. Eligibility & Work Permission Your eligibility to make this application and the permission to work in Ireland depends on your sponsor status in the state. Sponsored by an Irish National If your Sponsor is an Irish National, you can make this application immediately, and you will be granted Stamp 3 permission to stay in Ireland if your application is approved. You are between the ages of 16 and 18. In such a case, you will be allowed to live in Ireland, but you will still need a separate work permit to work in the state. Dependent Children Sponsored by a Non-EEA national on a Critical Skills Employment Permit Suppose your sponsor is a Critical Skills Employment Permit Holder. In that case, you can make this application immediately, and you will be granted Stamp 3 permission to stay in Ireland if your application is approved. In such a case, you will be allowed to live in Ireland but still need a separate work permit to work in the state. Dependent Children Sponsored by a Non-EEA national on a General Skills Employment Permit Suppose your sponsor is a General Skills Employment Permit Holder. In that case, you can only make this application after the sponsor is on the permit for one year, and you will be granted Stamp 3 permission to stay in Ireland if your application is approved. In such a case, you will be allowed to live in Ireland but still need a separate work permit to work in the state. Dependent Children Sponsored by a UK National If your sponsor is a UK National, you can make this application immediately, and you will be granted Stamp 3 permission as a permitted family member to stay in Ireland if your application is approved. In such a case, you will be allowed to live in Ireland but still need a separate work permit to work in the state. Dependent Children Sponsored by an EEA or Swiss National Suppose your sponsor is an EEA or Swiss National. In that case, you can make this application immediately, and you will be granted Stamp 3 permission as a permitted family member to stay in Ireland if your application is approved. In such a case, you will be allowed to live in Ireland but still need a separate work permit to work in the state. Note: The approval of the permit and visa are highly dependent on individual circumstances and are always subject to changes. If you are unsure of your situation and the necessary procedures, don't hesitate to contact us now and let us guide you through the whole process. Why Choose Future Direct? At Future Direct, we combine expertise, efficiency, and professionalism to deliver certified translations you can rely on: Talk to our Consultants Expert Guidance Decades of experience in immigration and citizenship applications. Streamlined Process .We simplify complex requirements, saving you time and effort. Trusted Support Thousands of successful applications and satisfied clients. First name Last Name Email Phone Subject Tell us about your situation. Future Direct is committed to protecting your information. Your information will be used in accordance with the applicable data privacy law and our internal policy. View Privacy Policy Submit An error occurred. Try again later Thank you! Your request has been sent! One of our immigration experts will get back to you shortly. Have questions? Call us at +353 (01) 564 5342 or send us your request by filling in this form. One of our consultants reply shortly. FAQ Do I need a visa to visit Ireland for up to 90 days? If you are a visa-required national, then you must apply for a visa before travelling to the State unless you have an in-date EUFAM card or a BIVS visa. When should I apply for a Short Stay ‘C’ Visa? You can apply for a Short Stay ‘C’ visa up to 3 months before your travel date to Ireland. How do I apply for a Short Stay ‘C’ Visa? When you fill in your information online, you will need to select the following. Select visa/preclearance type as ‘Short Stay (C)’ or “Long Stay” Select journey Type as ‘Single’ or ‘Multiple’ and Select the correct Reason for Travel. For example, if you travel to Ireland for a holiday, you will select ‘Visit Tourist’. You must apply for your visa from the country where you are ordinarily resident, i.e., where you live. Requests to make a visa application from any other country (e.g., a country you are visiting while on holiday) will not be accepted. Feel complicated? Contact us now, and let us guide you through the whole process! How are Short Stay ‘C’ Visa Applications assessed? You are required to show: Strong family, economic, and social ties to your country of current residence/origin That you (and the relatives or friends sponsoring your visit) have enough money to travel and support yourself in Ireland without accessing public funds/resources That you have provided true and complete information to the visa officer (meaning that you have not left out information), and are of good character That you have a valid reason to travel here That you will leave Ireland before any permission granted expires That you are not applying for a visa to Ireland to get around lawful entry to the rest of the EU or the UK. The Visa Officer will assess the information you have given and must be satisfied: That you have a valid reason to travel That the information you have provided is true, complete and that you are of good character That you (and the relatives or friends sponsoring your visit) have enough money to support yourself and will not access public funds or resources That you have strong ties to your country of current residence/ origin That you will not breach the Common Travel Area and seek to enter the UK via Ireland without a valid UK visa if required by the UK authorities That your proposed stay in Ireland will be temporary, that you will leave Ireland at the end of your visit, and that you will observe the conditions of the visa sought That you do not have a negative Immigration history or criminal history. The visa officer will also assess any other issue they consider relevant. It is your responsibility to satisfy the visa officer that the visa should be granted. The visa officer may make a decision on your application, without letting you know before the decision is made, that he or she is not satisfied that a visa should be granted to you.

Immigration stamps enable non-EEA nationals to live, work, invest, do business, and study in Ireland. The stamps vary by number and are subject to conditions. Stamp 4 is one of the most popular and common stamps in Ireland. If you want to work without an employment permit or do business and access publicly funded services, you can achieve it with Stamp 4 permission. Book Your Consultation > Stamp 4 Consultation Stamp 4 Consultation Immigration stamps enable non-EEA nationals to live, work, invest, do business, and study in Ireland. The stamps vary by number and are subject to conditions. Stamp 4 is one of the most popular and common stamps in Ireland. If you want to work without an employment permit or do business and access publicly funded services, you can achieve it with Stamp 4 permission. Learn more 1500+ Clients Corporate & Individual Rated 4.9/5 by 300+ users Please enable the cookies to view the booking information. If the page is not loading, please click here. Applications Type General Employment Permit Application Allows non-EEA nationals to be legally employed in the Irish economy and live in Ireland. After 5 years of employment, you can take up permanent residence (Stamp 4) in Ireland. Learn more Critical Skills Employment Permit Application Allows non-EEA Nationals who are qualified in professions with a shortage of skills in Ireland to work and live in Ireland legally. After two years of employment, you can take up permanent residence (Stamp 4) in Ireland. Learn more Trusted Partners Registration with Irish Government Employers registered as Trusted Partners benefit from shortened application processing time and reduced paperwork requirements. Learn more Stamp 1G Extension Application If your Stamp 1G immigration permission is due to expire shortly, we can assist you in getting 6 months visa extension depending on individual circumstances. Learn more Appeal Employment Permit Refusal If your permit application has been refused, we can review the case with you and assist in an appeal application. Learn more Business and Employment Visa If you are travelling to Ireland from a Visa-Required Country, then you may need to apply for a Visa in addition to the employment permit. Learn more Why Future Direct? We focus on delivering positive results to our clients and dedicate to offering quality services. Fast turnaround time Full-time focus to operate efficiently and effectively to deliver results on time. Dedicated account manager Access to the consultant on the phone for quick support without the barrier of a receptionist. Seamless application supports Prepare files and manage immigration-related applications from start to finish for you. Fast-track your application Follow up closely with the Irish department to track your application and liaise on your behalf. Professional advice and guidance Stay abreast with the latest immigration changes in Ireland, ensuring you and your employees remain compliant with Immigration requirements. On-going Immigration consultations Respond to regular enquires and act on your behalf in the events of immigration audit or difficult immigration matters, reviews, appeals, or cancellations. Need additional help or more specialised services? Give us a call. +353 (01) 513 4085